International Introductions of Melanoides tuberculatus
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Benson, A.J., P.L. Fuller and C.C. Jacono, 2001
To Florida
FAO area Atlantic, Western Central
From Not specified
FAO area
Year
Range
Period unknown
Established in the Wild yes
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions yes - adverse
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason ornamental
Other Reason
Comments Introduced to florida via aquarium releases and is capable of replacing native species (Ref. 8125). Ref. Benson, A.J., P.L. Fuller and C.C. Jacono, 2001
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